Join our Team! Facilities Planning Coordinator in Nashville & Chicago

zpd+a is hiring for immediate placement! Small office, big reach! We are an energetic, studio-oriented firm that believes quality design is a priority on all projects, and we are working on a number of exciting projects across Chicago and across the nation!

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zpd+a is an established, Chicago-based, full-service architectural and design firm. We offer architecture, planning, space planning, interior design and corporate branding services for both new structures and adaptive re-use projects.  

On occasion, our services will include offering our Clients an on-going set of Facilities Planning and Design services; acting as a seamless extension of their corporate planning and design staff. 

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JOB TITLE

Facilities Planning Coordinator - Nashville & Chicago Locations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Positions available in Chicago and Nashville. Candidate will be based on-site at the Client’s corporate office, located in either Nashville or Chicago. Work will be on-site 5 days a week to start and has the potential to become a 3 day in office/2 day remote as things progress. Candidate should possess strong written and verbal communication skills; and enjoy working within a group or one-on one environment and demonstrate successful problem-solving skills. Primary duties will include coordinating and/or overseeing internal programming, planning, and move coordination projects at the Client’s facilities. Having some familiarity with minor interior construction, systems furniture and systems installations is a plus. Candidate would be working as part of an established corporate Facilities Planning, Design and Management staff. 

Responsibilities would include (but not limited to):

• Provide Facilities Programming & Planning support services as needed within any Client properties. 

• Assist in overseeing internal move coordination duties. 

• Provide data input into client’s workflow systems.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Applicant should meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or MFA.  

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook. 

• Basic understanding of AutoCAD; ability to prepare quick test fit floor plans. 

• Onsite training of clients work flow system will be provided.

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SALARY:

Initial consulting assignment will run through 06.30.2026; assignment may eventually evolve into a long-term, full-time position with the Client’s company.

Salary range: negotiable, based on candidate’s level of applicable experience.

JOB CONTACT:

Please send a cover letter, resume and relevant work samples to Human Resources jobs@zpdarch.com

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